Book season is back in full swing again, after a couple of months off. On top of that, without any solicitation for business on my part, business for Richmond Property Services has been picking up. I went ahead and set up a local phone number and had some business cards printed off for RPS. I'm also looking into the logistics and pontential of setting up a Thermadome distribution operation here in Northeast Ohio. With some degree of uncertainty involved in the future of any one of those markets, it does not seem like a bad idea to simultaneously diversify my career options.
Rick has been very good to us, and has been encouraging me to pursue my handyman work on the side, knowing that is ultimately what I would like to be able to support our family with. He is also supportive of anything that will work out with the Thermadomes. Whatever happens, there will be a period of transition as things reach an "equilibrium," and for now I'm still committed to working full-time with Rick and the books.
For the last few handyman jobs I have done, I've made no profit; anything over material cost for each job went right into tools. Last month saw added to the RPS tool arsenal a 10" chopsaw and a (constructed to the point of functionality, but still unfinished as of right now) ladder rack for the truck, among several other small tools and organizing items. If I get the job I'm bidding right now, that will bring an air compressor and a finishing nailer into the garage, which should cover just about any future jobs that will come in (and I can start making profit with my side work)!
